Articles from the May 6, 2018 edition
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Race is on - again - for racino
CLOVIS — As the state starts accepting applications for its sixth racino license, eastern New Mexico is poised to have at least two horses in the race. Projects proposed for Tucumcari and Clovis will be among those competing for the state’s last... Full story
WebsiteMurder threats at Cannon posted online
CLOVIS — An anonymous tip almost three months ago to the FBI was the start of an investigation still active into online threats of mass murder at Cannon Air Force Base, court records show. On Feb. 17, a tipster in Niceville, Florida, reported “a...
Candidate Q&As: Roosevelt County sheriff
Malin Parker and Darrell Chenault, both Republicans, are seeking a four-year term as Roosevelt County sheriff. Parker is the incumbent. Candidates were given the same questions, and asked to answer... Full story
Pages past - May 6
On this date ... 1988: Play Incorporated was in its first full day as the new lease holder of Clovis' YMCA facility after gaining the property through a revised lease agreement approved by the Clovis...
Local roundup - May 6
Grass fire chars 30-40 acres CLOVIS - A grass fire southwest of Clovis on Saturday consumed about 30 to 40 acres, but no structures were burned and no injuries reported, officials said. Firefighters...
Meetings calendar - May 6
Tuesday • Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 Wednesday • Clovis Senior Center Plan and Design Task Force — 11 a.m. at Clovis City Hall, 320 N. Connelly St.,...
Events calendar - May 6
Today • Tucumcari Rawhide Days — All day at various locations in Tucumcari. The city will be transformed into an Old West town to commemorate the filming of the television series “Rawhide” in Tucumcari. Information: 505-720-2195 • Wind...
Navajo Nation's come long way since Long Walk
The Navajo Nation is commemorating an important milestone this year, the 150th anniversary of the Treaty of 1868 and the return of the Diné people to their ancestral homeland. From 1863 through 1866, more than 11,500 Navajos were marched to Bosque...
Don't put prejudices into actions
With the rare exception of using song titles a little too salty for Sunday newspaper reader sensibilities — in which case he gently suggests an effective alternative — my editor has never reined m...
The Dad lives on in stories, memories
The silence is deafening. We lost my dad, Tom Dobson, on April 11. He was 80 years old, and filled with the same impish spirit that day, just like he was for his entire time on earth. He was ready. We...
Starring in her own life
PORTALES - Those who know her professionally might be surprised to learn sociologist Chelsea Starr played in California rock bands in the 1990s. Growing up in Orange County, California, Starr had the... Full story
Native daughter called to preach
Sodaricka Phillips was born and raised in Portales. She is the daughter of Danny Thomas Kendrick and Debra Jean Walker Kendrick. Both of her parents were preachers. Throughout high school she particip...
Never knew antique shopping was so fun
I never saw myself antique shopping on vacation but after a recent close encounter in an antique store that might change. I like watching the show American Pickers on television. They always educate...
Add some dazzle with these accessories
In most cases, accessories can make a boring look more fabulous. One of my top five favorite accessories are earrings and there are some stellar options out there. In a time when it's totally okay to...
School menus - May 6
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — French toast. Lunch — Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, seasoned green beans, cinnamon applesauce. Tuesday: Breakfast — Banana bread. Lunch — Soft taco w/salsa, seasoned pinto beans, seasoned...
One step dye products covered on show
Information on using vintage crates and old boards, diet and lifestyle changes to ensure a good night’s sleep and water-retaining plants will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on...
Club notes - May 6
Curry County Retired Educators President Eileen Massey welcomed attendees, including guest speaker, Patsy Delk, a local artist. After giving listeners a bit of her personal history as a long-time teacher and artist, Delk spoke of her interest in and...
Senior calendar - May 6
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory St., Clovis Monday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10 a.m. jewelry pals, noon pinochle, 1 p.m. line dance, 5 p.m. social night Tuesday: 8 a.m. quilting, 9 a.m. pinochle class, noon pinochle 101, 8 a.m.-4 p.m....
Wildcats advance in baseball playoffs
CLOVIS — Small ball proved a recipe for success Saturday as the Clovis Wildcats advanced in the Class 6A baseball playoffs, tying a school record for wins in the process. Slowly, but surely, the... Full story
Portales staves off West Las Vegas to punch quarterfinals ticket
PORTALES — It's not easy going up against a hard-throwing, left-handed pitcher, but the Rams found a way, like they seemingly always do. Portales' baseball team had a four-run third inning to take...
Clovis boys repeat as district champs
ALBUQUERQUE — Heading into the weekend, Clovis’ boys track and field team was looking to repeat as District 2-6A champions and get state-qualified in the 800-meter run. Mission accomplished on both fronts. Clovis won the two-day meet at Albuquerq...
Track streak ended
PORTALES — They say that all good things must come to an end, and for the Portales boys track and field team, that meant ending its 4A-District 4 title streak. The Rams' streak ended at three straig...
10 straight for Portales softball team
ALBUQUERQUE — It’s good to be queen. Portales softball is probably feeling that way, after winning a 10th consecutive district title on Friday night, following a regular season-ending doubleheader at Hope Christian. The Rams took Game 1, 8-5 to...
Small-school meet concludes
ALBUQUERQUE — For several small school local track and field athletes, Saturday was an opportunity to realize their dreams and become state champions at the 2018 NMAA State Track and field championships. Indeed, several different athletes from...
